"He has certainly scored goals in the past," The Town boss told the Telegraph. "He had a hell of a season at Dover before he went to Gillingham.

"I think he was then told that he wasn't part of the plans there. Whether that's still the case, with Peter Taylor now in charge, is their call.

"It's not a name I've particularly looked at, but I would say that he fits the bill in some respects – he scores goals.

"Dartford have obviously been struggling of late and I don't think he's found himself on the score-sheet too often this season.

"But sometimes when you look at people's records, you have to take into consideration the team they're in. It's not as easy when you're with a team at the foot of the table, rather than one at the top that's creating more chances."

As reported in yesterday's Telegraph, Hurst's search for a January striking addition has proved frustrating so far.

He admits former York City forward Jason Walker is another name that can be crossed off the list of targets.

"The search for a new striker hasn't changed – there's nothing close at the moment," he added.

"As far as I'm aware, Jason is training at Forest Green. He certainly was prior to our game with them, and I would envisage that he will probably end up signing there if they want him to.

"We know what, at times, attracts players there, so I think that will purely be a case of whether the manager wants him."

In fairness, he missed a whole season with the injury, and has played the first half of this one at a struggling club with no decent service. Out of contract at Gillingham in the summer as well, so will be playing for a deal. Worth a punt for the rest of the season I reckon. UTM